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Home→Agencies→Public Pensions→Virginia

State Public Pensions in Virginia

The Virginia Retirement System administers retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for Virginia state employees, teachers, and most local government workers. The benefit payable at a member's death depends on whether the member was active or retired and the payment option the retiree elected.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Virginia

varetire.org→

Administering agency

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Phone888-827-3847
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026

State Public Pensions in Virginia: key facts

Administering system
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) — covers state employees, teachers, state police, judges, and most political subdivision employees through Plan 1, Plan 2, and the Hybrid Retirement Plan.
Death-in-service
If an active member dies, the balance in the member contribution account is paid to the named beneficiary as a lump sum. A spouse, minor child, or parent named as beneficiary may elect monthly payments instead.
Retiree death
The continuing benefit depends on the survivor option the retiree elected at retirement.
Group life insurance
VRS group life insurance claims are handled by Securian Financial at 1-800-441-2258.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Virginia

4-step process for Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

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Public Pensions

Virginia

varetire.org→

Administering agency

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Phone888-827-3847
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026